Esther N. Kaplan

Esther N. Kaplan, 99 of Glenview, IL and formerly of Sioux City, passed away peacefully in her bed at her home in Glenview on Sunday, November 18, 2018.

Private graveside services were held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Sioux City. Arrangements were under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Esther was born March 3, 1919 in Chamberlain, SD; she was the daughter of Ike and Rose (Marsh) Rivin.

Esther grew up in Chamberlain where Esther spent many hours playing the piano. She won a state wide

piano competition in South Dakota. At the age of 17, the family moved to Sioux City and Esther graduated from Central High School. Esther worked at Sally’s in Sioux City before her marriage to David D. Kaplan, M.D. David was a decorated captain and doctor in the U.S. Army during WW II. Esther and David were married for 55 years. They moved to Chicago in 1978 and David passed away in January of 1997.

Esther was a refined and elegant women. She had a love for music and enjoyed playing bridge and traveling. Esther had also worked in the office of Dr. Kaplan’s office in the Orpheum Building.

Survivors include her children Paula Kaplan Scott and her loving companion Dr. Sergio Frascarelli of Glenview, IL, Stephen A. Kaplan of Winnetka, IL; a granddaughter Andrea Heiman and her husband Scott and 2 great grandchildren David and Samantha Heiman.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dr. David Kaplan, an infant daughter Rochelle Kaplan and her sister Lillian Slate.